BREA - Blue Ridge Elder Adventures

08/12/2025

Hi Friends! We're so excited to be back to adventuring for this fall season!! 🍂🍁

Check out our events coming up in September and October!!

Go to our website for more details and to book online at:
Blueridgeelderadventures.com

12/21/2024

Merry Winter Solstice and Happy Holidays to YOU ALL!

Dear BREA Community,

We want to wish you all a Merry Solstice and Happy Holidays! We hope you all are staying warm and cozy this winter season.

The Winter Solstice marks the time when the days will begin to get longer, and it only gets lighter from here!

"May you find peace in the promise of the solstice night, that each day forward is blessed with more light."

This is a day of rebirth, transformation, and healing, a time to nurture yourself and to rest, dream, and relax in preparation for our growth in the spring.

We look forward to adventuring with you all again and will keep you updated on our events to come in the Spring!

With love and warmth,

Kristin and The BREA Team

10/14/2024

**Hurricane Helene Update for the BREA Community**

Dear BREA Community,
First and foremost, we want to send an abundance of love to our beautiful community! We are deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Our hearts go out to everyone who has lost loved ones, homes, and to all of us navigating this challenging situation together.

**Support Available**
If you require any support, please reach out to Kristin at
**828-778-2140**. We are here for you and are currently collaborating with numerous community resources. Our team will continue to conduct wellness checks, deliver food, water, and essential supplies, and assist with transportation to shower or laundry facilities.

**Community Resilience**
Over the past weeks, we have been actively working on immediate relief efforts within our community. We are incredibly amazed at the resilience and strength of our Appalachian folks. These challenges have only reinforced our bonds as a community.

**Event Cancellations**
With a heavy heart, we have decided to put all October events on hold until we gain a clearer picture of the future. It is crucial for us to focus on our community recovery efforts at this time. Refunds for all canceled events have been issued.

**Looking Ahead**
We understand how vital it is to celebrate life, even amidst heartbreak. Please stay tuned for updates in November regarding potential events in December.

Take care of yourselves and each other. Remember, we are just a phone call away if you need any support.

With love and strength,
Kristin and The BREA Team

10/11/2024

Join us this Sunday!
We can do this together and come back even stronger.

We have PPE if you need it.
Thank you for your support!

10/11/2024

✨ We just wanted to share a little magic from last night's northern lights show up here in Madison County. We are so blown away by how strong and resilient we are as a community.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need any support or supplies delivered! We will do our best to coordinate with our resources.

10/04/2024

Please consider donating to our community partners Elderflower Care Community. They have endured a devastating loss at their new community center. 💔

My name is Renee, head nurse and resident herbalist for our beloved Elderflowe… Renee Panter needs your support for Rebuild Hope for Our Elderflower Community

10/03/2024

Hi friends, we wanted to give you an update and send lots of love as we face this devastation and challenging situation together. Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected and who may have lost loved ones or who are still searching. This is truly heartbreaking 💔

This is Kristin, and i'm finally just getting some intermittent cell service up here in Madison County and have found some friends in the area with power/internet. The devastation is tremendous up here and to my knowledge especially in Marshall and the Ivy river area. We will be committing to wellness checks and serving the area of Madison and Yancey Counties with our wheelchair accessible bus for transportation of people with disabilities and mobility challenges. Please reach out if you are in these areas and need transport. We can transport up to 14 people at a time.

Our events are obviously on hold for now while we help with immediate relief efforts. Thank you for understanding and we will be reaching out to everyone as we are able to.

Once again, our hearts are with you. Please take care everyone and please reach out if you need any support or assistance. ❤️

09/22/2024

🍁🍂On this Autumn Equinox we would like to share our warm wishes for a season of reflection and gratitude. We are thankful to the incredible elders in our community who have shared a summer of collaborative adventures, friendships, and exploration with us. You all are beautiful!🍁🍂🍁

09/14/2024

We had an incredible day of kayaking today with Waypoint Adventure_NC at Lake James State Park, filled with gratitude and connection, surrounded by a supportive community of beautiful people. Thanks to everyone for creating these memories and adventure together.

09/14/2024

See you there!

We are 1 week away from Aging Projects, Inc., 10th Annual "Autumn Festival: Caring About You", Thursday September 19, 2024, 10am - 2pm at Blue Ridge Mall, 1800 Four Seasons Mall, Hendersonville, NC.

Tomorrow on Facebook we will be announcing expanded health screenings and vaccinations that will be offered throughout the festival.

Brew Ridge Deli at the Blue Ridge Mall will be offering a cornucopia of breakfast, lunch, snack and beverage options. Their conveniently located center court.

This year we have brought back our popular "Autumn Festival Evaluation" for attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and presenters. We your feedback on what we did well and how we can improve. Look for the evaluation form at the Aging Projects exhibitor table display.

"Autumn Festival: Caring About You"

9:00am - 10:00am Autumn Festival networking opportunities.

10:00am - 10:30am Presentation #1 "Elder Law Estate Planning Strategies. What You Need to Know."

10:45am - 11:15am Presentation #2 "Palliative Care and Hospice Care: A Conversation on Improving Quality of Life.”

11:30am - 12:00pm Presentation #3 "Your Pharmacist Role in Patient Centered Care: Bridging the Gap in Healthcare.”

12:15pm - 1:00pm Special Awards Presentation, Lunch and Learn with Exhibitors.

1:00pm - 1:30pm Presentation #4 "The Caregiving Matrix: Understanding Your Aging Care Options."

1:30pm-2:00pm Extended networking with exhibitors: Meet with local professionals, have your questions answered, determine the next steps and schedule your follow-up appointments.

Aging Projects, Inc., 10th Annual “Autumn Festival: Caring About You" is not your typical festival event. Attendees will be able to take advantage of meet-and-greet learning opportunities with 50+ local professional organizations and attend 4 informative presentation sessions to develop the knowledge to care for themselves and their loved ones. Health screening, networking, and interactive demonstrations will take place throughout the day. There is no cost to attend due to The Council on Aging for Henderson County's collaborative Autumn Festival platinum partnership, our 5 Autumn Festival Partners; Care Solutions Mobility Center, Silver Pathways Home, Land of Sky Regional Council - Area Agency on Aging, The Greens of Hendersonville, Next Home WNC Realty, and our 50+ Autumn Festival local professional reserved exhibitors.

09/08/2024

This evening's Symphony in the Park with Asheville Symphony was truly unforgettable! With exceptional seats, we were treated to a breathtaking performance. I'm deeply grateful for the outstanding staff who went above and beyond to ensure our group felt welcome and supported.

Asheville Symphony

09/06/2024

We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day up at Mount Mitchell today!! So thankful to spend time with these amazing people!! 😊